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A Wider Circle Furnishes Their 4,000th Home in 2014

December 16, 2014

This past Saturday, A Wider Circle furnished its 4,000th home of 2014! The head of the household, Delores, shared her feelings as the team at…

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Kortney Gains Back Independence Thanks to Canine Partners for Life

December 16, 2014

After several failed medicines, the doctors decided that Kortney had intractable epilepsy, meaning that the cause is unknown and it is uncontrollable with medicine. For her…

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Adds Fourteen Names to the Wall in 2014

December 16, 2014

Thanks to supporters of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF), 14 American servicemen had their names engraved on the black granite walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 2014,…

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Deadline to make CFC donations is Monday, December 15, 2014

December 15, 2014

By Adrienne Anderson For the price of one cup of coffee every two weeks, you can donate up to $130 to a charity, said Gary…

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How Millennials are Using Digital to Take a Stand on Issues They Care About

December 15, 2014

Millennials are the first generation of true digital natives. They were just babies during the advent of Apple’s first laptop  and teens when the Nokia 3210 mobile phone launched…

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How Spoons Across America is Influencing Eating Habits of Children and Families

December 15, 2014

Our programs educate children and families about healthy eating In 2014, Spoons Across America reached over 5,000 children through our food and nutrition-based educational programs.…

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US Federal Employees Donate to Charities Through CFC

December 15, 2014

  By Mariama Diallo Whether it is donating to help homeless children or improve senior care or treatments for autism, American federal workers can give…

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Make-A-Wish and Macy’s Grant 50 Wishes Across America on National Believe Day

December 12, 2014

This Friday, Dec. 12, is National Believe Day and to celebrate Make-A-Wish®, with the help of Macy’s, will grant more than 50 Wishes Across America…

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Our Post-9/11 Vets: Primed for Greatness

December 12, 2014

I am always touched when I see a military officer recognize the very real challenges that veterans face when they come home. So, when I…

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New study issued by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship reveals a commitment for continued investment in corporate citizenship by executives

December 12, 2014

Chestnut Hill, Mass., December 10, 2014 /3BL Media/ – The Carroll School of Management Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College is pleased to release its 2014…

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Report Analyzes Corporate Philanthropy on a Global Scale

December 12, 2014

By Ryan Scott As the world grows more connected, global volunteering and giving is increasing as a priority for businesses. According to a 2013 study,…

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How to help someone suffering from the cold & in need of shelter

December 12, 2014

By Dana Hedgpeth Winter temperatures hitting the D.C. area early this season, and the cold weather can be dangerous for anyone who lacks a warm place…

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